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Jaguar MK-7
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
2619605
Area
Model cars
Title
Jaguar MK-7
Brand
Manufacturer
Collection
Number
JAGVII005
Car brand
Model
Variant
Type
Scale
Colour
Production year
2011
Number produced
First year of production original car
1950
Country / area of production
Barcode / EAN / UPC
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"The Jaguar Mark VII was a large four door sports sedan launched by Jaguar Cars of Coventry at the 1950 London Motor Show. The chassis came from the Jaguar Mark V with which the Mark VII shared its 10 feet (3,048.0 mm) wheelbase. But for this latest offering Jaguar designed a modern and streamlined looking body, featuring fully integrated headlights and mudguards along with an increased rear overhang which gave the car enhanced presence. As on the Mark V, the upper part of the rear wheels was covered by the body work. In place of its predecessor's flat windscreen, the Mark VII design included a two piece front screen, which would late become one when the MKVIII was launched. It had of just over 100 mph (163 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 13.7 seconds -17.5 miles to the gallon and all for just under £1700."
Oxford "Globe" issue 137.
